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Looking for a good read to give as a gift this year? Here are a few of my favorite books from the past year ... not left the building! That's what crime-scene cleaner Gabby St. Clair discovers when she does mold remediation at a dilapidated old house. To her surprise, she finds the dead "King" in a crawlspace [more...]

Date: 2008-12-15 21:25:00

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Book giveaway – SUSPICIOUS MINDS by Christy Barritt

Captain's Log, Stardate 06.09.2008 Get free short stories and info on exclusive book giveaways when you subscribe to my newsletter! ... not left the building! That's what crime-scene cleaner Gabby St. Clair discovers when she does mold remediation at a dilapidated old house. To her surprise, she finds the dead "King" in a crawlspace---still [more...]

Date: 2008-06-09 06:53:20

What is a Crawl Space? //Crawl Space issues. pt1.

Definition: A Crawl Space is a term used to describe a tight space, typically small enough that you need to actually crawl into it, ... to read more about mold remediation options). Most crawl ... to their special limitations and circulation problems. Contractors would rather build [more...]

Date: 2008-08-05 20:25:37

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21Jan09N96 Review Part-1: Design By Aditya Singhvi Categories: ReviewsTags: build quality, design, materials, N96, Nokia, Nseries, ... , N91, N92, N93 being notable exceptions), the N95 broke the mold slightly with a dual slider design ... to be a underdog in terms of design.The now trademark black colour clearly shows its lineage [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 19:03:11

now is the time to snap up foreclosed real estate

http://www.boston.com/realestate/news/ar… George and Christ Stamatos know their newest apartment building in Roxbury needs work. A lot of it. Chunks of plaster have dropped from the ceilings, black mold creeps along walls, and thieves recently ripped out copper plumbing, causing a flood that soaked the floors. But George, 38 [more...]

Date: 2008-12-23 12:15:49

Sassy!

That is how I describe this picture of me with my dad. I posed like that because I thought it was fun and silly. I was sassy! ... and I stayed home to cook and clean with my female classmates while the boys went to work to build ... me to be me. Instead she was judging me, as a child, and wanting me to fit the mold as so many other children did [more...]

Date: 2009-01-21 08:00:27

In Depth: Understanding sick-building syndrome and the benefits of a green office (By Starre Vartan)

In 1984, the World Health Organization published a report determining the cause of sick building syndrome, ... HVAC units (the heating, cooling and air exchange systems), or may be infested with toxic mold. Newer [more...]

Date: 2008-08-28 14:00:23

Houston On Ambitious Path To Build Green Schools

By Julie Bonnin Houston’s air quality and recycling rates may be nothing to brag about, ... against mold and wind is powering the school’s electricity for at least the first two years. Chickens [more...]

Date: 2008-09-02 14:13:47

Why Your House Could Be Making You Sick

By now almost everyone must have heard of ‘sick building syndrome’ ... be cleaned before each use as they provide an ideal breeding ground for air-borne bacteria and mold ... with a germicide or even a solution of baking soda or bleach will kill any pesky bacteria that may want to linger [more...]

Date: 2008-12-03 10:43:36

Is There a Fungus Among Us?

My sister-in-law and her new husband are building a new addition to their Kansas City home. Along the dusty path to home renovation, they have encountered a possible mold issue. I wrote ... of irritated eyes, skin, nose, throat, and lungs which are commonly a result of exposure to mold. Household [more...]

Date: 2008-06-21 04:23:33

Adventures in Sourdough

The next and most interesting step in my bread-baking education was to build my own sourdough starter ... , the fabulous Mr. Reinhart has another potential answer to my question here (though I saw no mold [more...]

Date: 2008-12-31 18:10:00

BP Molinaro Endorses McMahon for Congress

via press release;Building on Long Relationship Working Together for Staten Island, ... engine for the North Shore."Borough President Molinaro has broken the mold for what we expect [more...]

Date: 2008-09-16 10:11:00

Renters Rejoice: Another Dirty Landlord Pays Now

Eight years and many, many code violations later, a negligent landlord has been socked with a $1 ... : 861-865 and 867 Fell Street came complete with mold, rats, plumbing hazards, leaks, broken locks ... from your current living situation, you may want to take it up with the Department of Buildings Inspection [more...]

Date: 2008-11-11 23:01:24

Home Run Piece Baby Crib

All of these problems create opportunities for you to build a business around your hobby and fill the needs of others ... . 00 is somewhat difficult to swallow as a bargain. Other mold designs and styles are considered and the above mentioned two poker chips mold designs are just among the thousands designs that exist [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 00:33:42

Green Building meets Air Quality Guidelines

How Healthy Are National Green Building Programs?, The National Center for Healthy Housing (NCHH) ... improvements be made to several programs to reduce contaminants: Avoid the use of mold susceptible ... gypsum board.Require sub-slab depressurization systems radon mitigation system in new homes [more...]

Date: 2008-11-18 21:37:52

Little Mr. My Way

He wouldn't stop crying.They were painful sobs. Building deep in his stomach, they made his body shake like a shack in Category 5 hurricane winds ... was a full-blown tantrum, the type of thing that used to be unusual, but has become increasingly familiar ... to grips with the fact that it's my responsibility to mold another human being. This topic [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 06:11:00

Overcoming Discouragement in Church Planting

by Joel Comiskey Jim Collins said in his book From Good to Great, “In building greatness, there is no single defining action, no grand program, no one killer innovation, no solitary lucky break, no miracle moment. Rather, the process ... same trials to mold and shape us. Didn’t Paul say the same thing in Galatians 6:9, “Let [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 17:57:59

About Exploitative Christianity

The Wall Street Journal reports…“The auctioneer told the small crowd huddled outside the Talbot County Courthouse that the property would be sold “as is” — rectory, bell tower, oak pews and rose-tinted stained glass windows included.“Who gives $700,000, 700, 700?” he called out. One man, a representative for a local bank, raised his finger [more...]

Date: 2009-01-13 07:04:36

I’m stickin’ with the union.

Last Saturday, I was at the gym, working off some holiday cheer on an elliptical machine.  My particular personal torture device was positioned right in front of a large-screen TV which was - sadly - tuned to the misnomered Fox News Channel.  Every Saturday, this channel apparently features a business and financial shoutfest “round table” show, [more...]

Date: 2009-01-02 13:45:40

USUAL WATERPROOFING BLUNDERS / MISTAKES

An “anthology” of waterproofing blunders / mistakes   2nd part Read 1st part here.   1. Misdiagnosis of condensation as water ingress ... in buildings for the following reasons:   - modern lifestyle creates extremely high absolute and relative humidities - new buildings lack forced natural ventilation because they are much more sealed than [more...]

Date: 2009-01-13 10:52:47

Beauty in Decay: Photography of Urban Exploration

"QUANTUM SHOT" #482 The Abandoned and the Rusted-out Carcasses of Things Long Gone seem to be a fitting theme for this week - much of doom and gloom has occurred in economy, and most people are concerned about the future. So we're just going to play on these apocalyptic sentiments, and serve you a bunch of depressing pictures... Sorry [more...]

Date: 2008-10-05 07:39:09

The Ghost of Christmas Future

I wrote this little penny dreadful in one furious draft on Monday night, and I have been plinking at it since. I think it probably needs a serious once over with a blue pencil by someone else but Christmas is almost here and I’m not a patient person. Criticisms by comment or email welcome.This is a work of fiction [more...]

Date: 2008-12-19 03:45:16

Lets get these teen hearts beating faster, faster…

I think for a really long time, I blew sunshine out of my ass. I think it was probably rainbow colored and smelled like Berry Berry Kix. People seemed to praise me from all around for the amount of energy I possessed, my colorful espressions, and the Kate-isms that seemed to genuflect their way to the masses as I bowed down to everything before [more...]

Date: 2009-01-12 21:54:48

Suggestions on building a fire outdoors

The January/February 2008 issue of Adirondack Life has an article entitled “11 Winter Skills Every Adirondacker Needs to Know“ ... drift, how to build a good wood pile, how to avoid skidding on slick roads,  how to avoid falling ... with dryer lint or sawdust and melted wax, using a shot glass as a mold. For a roaring blaze in the icy [more...]

Date: 2009-01-03 19:07:31

I Wrote for Animal Fair. Wanna Fight About It?

I’m thirty-one today, which means that the wife and I spent the grand portion of this cold, cold day mostly on our couch, avoiding apparent responsibility and watching whatever we damn well felt like. That included Current TV’s InfoMania–mostly a watered-down, hipstery version of The Soup, but usually enjoyable nonetheless [more...]

Date: 2009-01-17 04:55:46

Green Building: 4 Types Of Healthy Insulation

Typical house insulation is made of fiber glass and is unfortunately treated with hazardous fire retardant chemicals that can outgas up to 7 years ... some options: 1. Thermo Hemp - I really love the idea of hemp insulation knowing hemp is naturally mold ... moisture. Instead of using the usual fire prevention chemical they saturate the denim in borates [more...]

Date: 2008-12-13 17:32:00

EAST Interview: Larry Isgur and His Very Heavy Art

Table, Bench and Fountain Installation by Larry Isgur East Austin Studio Tour Saturday, November 22 - Sunday, November 23 Various Venues (Austin) ... a priceless name if there ever was one. Could you tell us a little bit about how you arrived at creating ... will last hundreds, if not thousands, of years—even exposed to the elements. So the real test [more...]

Date: 2008-11-18 18:17:18

Del City’s Challenges and Opportunities

As a resident of Del City it is easy to become excited and also distraught with some of the changes going on ... large apartment complex that was built late 1970’s early 1980’s time frame.  This apartment complex ... has been filled with mold and many local news stories have been published about it. Condemned Kristie Manor [more...]

Date: 2009-01-11 00:27:51

The Quick 10: 10 Magic Kingdom Attractions and Their Secrets

It was on this day in 1971 that Walt Disney World in Florida opened up to the public. It might not mean much to some of you, but I’m pretty grateful that it opened – I was born to a Disney-holic mom so I took many a family vacation to Florida just to spend a few days at Disney. In fact, my first trip was when I was not even a year old [more...]

Date: 2008-10-01 19:31:30

Flamenco Beach. Culebra, Puerto Rico

I'm back, people! I hope you had a great holiday. I wish you the best year this year - the one where you do all the things you have been meaning to ... with mold. And we are shedding bathing suits, flip flops and sarongs for winter jackets, fur-lined boots ... going to JFK and I lose all my ID, the girls passports, keys to the house, credit and bank cards [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 15:36:00

All I Need: Air Purifiers

by Herbert Reich The air inside a building holds more pollutants than the air outside. This situation can cause illness ... . It is used to remove smoke damage after a fire, musty smells after a flood and toxic mold. Anything ... particles, including pet dander, mold, dust, smoke and pollen are eager to oblige. The smallest [more...]

Date: 2008-12-11 07:16:47

Adieu, New Orleans.

While Steve holds down the business fort in San Diego, my daughter and I are on the final day of our death march in New Orleans. We call it the death march, because if we had simply spent the week walking in a straight line, we would be back in San Diego by now. I have been accused of writing a real estate blog here (on occasion, anyway) [more...]

Date: 2008-05-30 13:30:29

Asthma Friendly Gardens

Asthma Friendly Gardens Tom Ogren Recent studies have shown that babies born to mothers who were exposed to high levels of pollen in their last ... at all. There are mold spores to contend with and worst of all is the pollen. Typical gardens ... used that would off gas any harmful or toxic chemicals, no materials were used that would trigger [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 13:13:21

Build A Durable Storage Shed That Will Last For Years

by Julian King The tips here are to give you a few ideas on some time saving and cost saving techniques, ... have to substitute it for three or four years. With so much talking about fungus and mold being found ... a storm. You will notice a great difference because you should never detect a musty stale odor [more...]

Date: 2008-12-19 19:35:02

What is LEED®LEED® stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design. It was created and is administered by the U.S ... benefits such as reduced exposure to mold, mildew and other indoor toxins.LEED®-certified homes may also ... , use less water, are associated with fewer asthma attacks, and are at lower risk for mold and mildew [more...]

Date: 2009-01-10 15:27:03

“Detours on the Way to Nothing”

DETOURS ON THE WAY TO NOTHING by Rachel Swirsky copyright © 2008 / May not be reproduced without permission ( ... . Words wound, tears flow, doors slam. You storm out of the apartment, not caring where you go as long ... and broken radios decay in the gutter, accumulating mold and rust. In a streetlamp spotlight, an old [more...]

Date: 2009-01-09 17:16:57

I DC

In reply to School Shoes: 1921: There's no question that the loss of these historical buildings is a tragedy ... in the house for 2 years and pay no capital gains on the profit (up to a certain amount)" comes from. And to truly renovate a house like one of these in some cases required hollowing out the whole thing [more...]

Date: 2008-12-29 21:09:59

Single versus Multi-Asset Borrowers

One of the most irritating workouts I’ve participated in happened in Los Angeles in 1992 while I was Assistant Director of Special Assets at Home ... -inflicted.We had made 17 loans secured by apartment buildings to Shashikant Jogani. At the time, Shashi was one of the largest apartment owners in Southern California. From a later court filing: In 1979 [more...]

Date: 2009-01-17 21:10:00

Ice on your Hooters can be a good thing

An ice storm has a silver lining.  While aggravating, causing a mess and many hours of clean-up, ... of some perceived threat to their pocketbook.   Hmmmm… .To clean up storm damage, we have to prioritize, and remove ... for the trees, but is does mean more good firewood for us.  Even though it is quite a mess to clean [more...]

Date: 2009-01-13 06:38:17

Will’s finally here and we’re getting lots done

Will finally got here Saturday after several plane problems. I thought he’d “take a day off,” but he was rarin’ to get started on the addition ... bathed for 15-20 minutes. Several of the jars have mold on top of the strawberries. Some jars have no mold and we have enjoyed them on french toast, etc. with no problems. Can you tell me what went wrong [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 18:20:54

Water Restoration 911

Our apartment building is going through a major repiping project, the owners finally decided to change the plumbing to copper pipes ... insurance companies. Water Restoration 911 also handles mold and fungus remediation, fire ... and thoroughly cleaned. For this type of work, you must call in a professional. Water Restoration 911 [more...]

Date: 2009-01-13 16:35:50

NYT 'House Conservative' Comes Close to Endorsing Obama

David Brooks, the "House Conservative" of the New York Times, should seriously consider putting his self-description as "conservative" in quotes at all times in order to comply with truth in packaging. I mean how conservative can you be when liberal sources are quoting you favorably, especially when you sound like, without quite saying so, [more...]

Date: 2008-10-18 15:58:17

Tom Brokaw: Another Strongly Biased Moderator

Former NBC anchorman (and interim Meet the Press host) Tom Brokaw is tonight's presidential debate moderator, in the “town hall” format. Moderators usually choose a slate of “uncommitted voters” who ask mostly liberal questions. Charlie Gibson broke that mold in 2004 – and he’s the only one of the four 2004 moderators who didn’ [more...]

Date: 2008-10-07 17:10:30

Uninhabitable

Uninhabitable Posted by Michael Laprarie Published: January 4, 2009 - 6:19 PM Drudge is currently linking to this story from the Times Online: Charity homes built by Hollywood start to crumble RESIDENTS of a model housing estate bankrolled by Hollywood celebrities and hand-built by Jimmy Carter, the former US president, [more...]

Date: 2009-01-04 23:19:14

Oblivion First Impression

A while ago, a cursory glance on the back of the Oblivion box convinced me that it wouldn’t run on my computer. I think that was before I upgraded my video card and added more memory. Recently I was looking and different games, and realized that my machine actually is slightly above the minimum requirements [more...]

Date: 2009-01-13 16:14:54

“Passive Houses” — Heating without furnaces

Hey, what if you could have a house that’s much friendlier to the environment and costs about a tenth as much to heat? ... passive house” and others of this design get all the heat and hot water they need from the amount ... escapes and barely any cold seeps in. That means a passive house can be warmed not only by the sun [more...]

Date: 2009-01-02 17:38:33

Pretty as a Picture . . . Postcard

I love to travel across America . . . by postcard!When I cannot actually get somewhere – or even if I do – I look for a beautiful picture postcard of the place. Not one of those overly bright and blue-sky-perfect cards made from cheap color slides, either. Even you and I can take better pictures than those [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 21:45:00

Boise Real Estate Info - Crawlspace Moisture

I dealt with three home inspections this week and two of them turned up moisture in the crawlspaces ... passed the building department’s final inspection, but I have seen this situation many times ... the layer of clay). Good In a worst-case scenario, crawlspace moisture can result in toxic mold [more...]

Date: 2008-11-15 18:21:26

Harvard Illinois, located only a half hour or so from where I live, is home to very large white elephant. Please consider the story of the White Elephant of Harvard. When the sun sets in Harvard, the lights inside the empty Motorola plant power up and a bright glow arches across the sky in this small farm town [more...]

Date: 2008-08-25 16:10:56

Economic Potpourri December 30, 2008

The barrage of noteworthy economic news continues as we head into the new year. Here are a few headline news reports of interest from the past couple days.Japan mulls scheme to buy bad loansJapan's government and central bank are considering a $110 billion scheme to buy bad loans and other financial assets from banks to ease a credit crunch [more...]

Date: 2008-12-31 02:58:00

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